Peripheral artery disease narrows the arteries in your legs, reducing blood flow.[1] Most people do not know they have it until it causes serious complications. This painless scan detects it early — when it is most manageable.
Many people have never had this scan before. Here is exactly what happens — no surprises, no anxiety.
No radiation. No needles. No discomfort. An ultrasound uses sound waves — the same technology used in obstetric imaging. It is entirely safe and non-invasive.
Both legs are examined from the groin to the foot. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting pants.
The sonographer traces each major artery in your leg, measuring blood flow velocity and identifying areas of narrowing.
Any narrowing or blockage is measured precisely, and its hemodynamic significance is assessed.
The type and extent of arterial plaque is documented — hard calcified plaque behaves differently from soft plaque.
A detailed report documents findings at each arterial segment, disease severity, and clinical recommendations.
These conditions often develop without symptoms for years. Early detection changes the outcome dramatically.
Narrowing of the leg arteries due to atherosclerosis. Untreated, it can lead to limb-threatening ischemia.[2]
Severe arterial blockage that threatens limb viability — identified before it reaches the critical stage.
Specific segments of narrowing graded by severity — essential for treatment planning and monitoring.
Abnormal widening of leg arteries — popliteal aneurysms in particular carry significant clotting risk.
Turbulent or reversed flow indicating hemodynamically significant disease.
Identifying calcified versus soft plaque and assessing overall plaque burden throughout the arterial system.
We built BlackPoint Diagnostics because quality cardiovascular imaging shouldn't require a hospital visit, a referral, or a weeks-long wait. Our sonographer performs cardiovascular imaging daily alongside physicians — this is clinical-grade diagnostics delivered with genuine convenience.
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"He was very professional, kind, and took the time to explain everything he was doing during the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. I received my results within 48 hours, which was impressive. Excellent experience overall."
"Manny was respectful and knowledgeable. I was brought in on time and was kept informed of what he was doing along with detailed explanations. The room was clean, quiet, and private. I received my results within 48 hours with a follow up email from Manny. Highly recommend."
"Manny was professional and informative. The appointment felt clean, quiet and calming. I was able to get scheduled quickly and received my results the very next day."
"He was very professional, kind, and took the time to explain everything he was doing during the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. I received my results within 48 hours, which was impressive. Excellent experience overall."
"Manny was respectful and knowledgeable. I was brought in on time and was kept informed of what he was doing along with detailed explanations. The room was clean, quiet, and private. I received my results within 48 hours with a follow up email from Manny. Highly recommend."
"Manny was professional and informative. The appointment felt clean, quiet and calming. I was able to get scheduled quickly and received my results the very next day."
"He was very professional, kind, and took the time to explain everything he was doing during the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. I received my results within 48 hours, which was impressive. Excellent experience overall."
"Manny was respectful and knowledgeable. I was brought in on time and was kept informed of what he was doing along with detailed explanations. The room was clean, quiet, and private. I received my results within 48 hours with a follow up email from Manny. Highly recommend."
"He was very professional, kind, and took the time to explain everything he was doing during the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. I received my results within 48 hours, which was impressive. Excellent experience overall."
"Manny was respectful and knowledgeable. I was brought in on time and was kept informed of what he was doing along with detailed explanations. The room was clean, quiet, and private. I received my results within 48 hours with a follow up email from Manny. Highly recommend."
"Manny was professional and informative. The appointment felt clean, quiet and calming. I was able to get scheduled quickly and received my results the very next day."
"He was very professional, kind, and took the time to explain everything he was doing during the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. I received my results within 48 hours, which was impressive. Excellent experience overall."
"Manny was respectful and knowledgeable. I was brought in on time and was kept informed of what he was doing along with detailed explanations. The room was clean, quiet, and private. I received my results within 48 hours with a follow up email from Manny. Highly recommend."
"Manny was professional and informative. The appointment felt clean, quiet and calming. I was able to get scheduled quickly and received my results the very next day."
"He was very professional, kind, and took the time to explain everything he was doing during the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. I received my results within 48 hours, which was impressive. Excellent experience overall."
"Manny was respectful and knowledgeable. I was brought in on time and was kept informed of what he was doing along with detailed explanations. The room was clean, quiet, and private. I received my results within 48 hours with a follow up email from Manny. Highly recommend."
"Manny was professional and informative. The appointment felt clean, quiet and calming. I was able to get scheduled quickly and received my results the very next day."
"He was very professional, kind, and took the time to explain everything he was doing during the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. I received my results within 48 hours, which was impressive. Excellent experience overall."
"Manny was respectful and knowledgeable. I was brought in on time and was kept informed of what he was doing along with detailed explanations. The room was clean, quiet, and private. I received my results within 48 hours with a follow up email from Manny. Highly recommend."
"Manny was professional and informative. The appointment felt clean, quiet and calming. I was able to get scheduled quickly and received my results the very next day."
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This specific pattern — pain or cramping that comes on with walking and disappears with rest — is called claudication, and it is the hallmark symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD). It occurs when narrowed arteries cannot deliver enough blood to working muscles. A peripheral arterial ultrasound measures blood flow and pressure in the legs to determine whether PAD is the cause.
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of peripheral artery disease.[3] Reduced circulation can cause numbness, tingling, or cold feet — and in more advanced cases, non-healing wounds. A peripheral arterial duplex ultrasound evaluates blood flow from the hip to the ankle and identifies areas of blockage before they progress to limb-threatening ischemia.
Yes. A non-healing wound on the foot or lower leg is a serious warning sign of critical limb ischemia — severely reduced blood flow. Adequate circulation is required for tissue repair. If a wound is not healing despite treatment, a peripheral arterial study should be performed urgently to assess blood supply.
Yes. BlackPoint Diagnostics does not require a physician referral. Book directly at booking.html — evenings after 7pm and weekends. Results reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist and delivered within 24–48 hours.
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Experiencing leg pain while walking? Read our indication guide: Leg Pain While Walking — Could It Be a Circulation Problem?
Learn about claudication and what to do about it: Claudication — When Leg Pain While Walking Is a Warning Sign.